Monday December 15, 1980: on this day

December 15, 1980 was the 350th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 15, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 15, 1980, who was born and died on December 15, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lady by Kenny Rogers), movies (e.g. Secret Valley, directed by Howard Bretherton), TV series (e.g. Chain Reaction) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 15, 1980?


December 15, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 350th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1980 can also be written as 12/15/1980 in the US and as 15/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

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December 15, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 15, 1980:

  • New york yankees' dave winfield becomes highest-paid player, ten years $15 million.
  • Zbz sangha officially registered after five years of administrative hassles in warsaw.

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December 15, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Los Angeles Rams : 14 - 38
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December 15, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 15, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 15th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 15, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 15, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 1980 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 15, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 12:42 pm and setting at 12:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Who was born on December 15, 1980?


Famous people born on December 15, 1980:

  • Elhadj Diouf

    Elhadj Diouf is a former Senegalese professional footballer who played as a forward.

  • Bertine Strauss

    Prominent businesswoman with a strong track record in the industry.

  • Mallissa Hollingsworth

    Canadian skeleton racer who competed in the Winter Olympics.

  • Elodie Gossuin

    French TV personality and former beauty queen who won Miss France and Miss Europe in 2001.

  • Shahana Abdul

    Malaysian journalist known for her political commentary.

  • Kamalei Holokai

    Owner of a popular local restaurant chain.

  • Alexandra Stevenson

    American tennis player known for reaching the Wimbledon semifinals in 1999.

  • Julie Berry

    Talented writer known for her imaginative works.

  • Azlan Ghazali

    Indonesian poet acclaimed for his lyrical works.

  • Emmalyn Nguyen

    Known for her innovative approach to marketing strategies.

  • Dilan Çiçek

    Acclaimed poet celebrated for her evocative verses.

  • Jade Bahr

    Award-winning journalist known for her fearless reporting on human rights abuses.

  • Harrell Jones

    Notable angel investor in the tech industry.

  • Galilea Sanchez

    Up-and-coming author known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Emmalyn Nestrada

    Emmalyn Nestrada is a talented painter recognized for her unique artistic style.

  • Laken Giles

    Laken Giles was a talented artist known for his unique style and creativity.

  • Manuel Wilhelm

    German rugby player.

  • Sergio Pizzorno

    English singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:

  • Adam Brody
    Adam Brody

    American actor.

  • Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend

    Movie actor.

  • Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox

    Movie actor.

  • Michelle Dockery
    Michelle Dockery

    British actress.

  • Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks

    Canadian actor, screenwriter and director.

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Helen Slater
    Helen Slater

    Tv actress.

  • Geoff Stults
    Geoff Stults

    American producer and actor.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Julie Taymor
    Julie Taymor

    American filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.

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December 15, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 5 days old,

or 2261 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15832 days old,

if you were born on December 15, 1980.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1980?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 15, 1980.

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December 15, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 15, 1980:

  • Keyston H. L. White

    British politician known for his contributions to social welfare policies.

  • Armour Wilkins

    Armour Wilkins was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California.

  • Willett Simmons

    Willett Simmons was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

  • Alvera Johnston

    Alvera Johnston was a renowned actress known for her work in classic Hollywood films.

  • Emanie Rougemont

    Emanie Rougemont was a French novelist known for her psychological and philosophical novels.

  • Peter Gregg

    American race car driver and businessman (d. 1980).

  • Dimitrios Partsalidis

    Greek politician (born 1905).

  • Kostas Biris

    Greek architect, city planner, and folklorist (born 1899).

  • Komninos Pyromaglou

    Greek politician and educator (born 1899).

  • Ante Roje
  • Hans Fiederer
  • Alvin Gouldner
  • Camillo Crociani

What famous deaths happened on December 15th?

Famous deaths on December 15th:

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Blake Edwards
    Blake Edwards

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).

  • Glenn Miller
    Glenn Miller

    American trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Olga Zubarry
    Olga Zubarry

    Argentinian actress (d. 2012).

  • Chill Wills
    Chill Wills

    Seagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).

  • Jean Paige
    Jean Paige

    Actress (captain blood and black beauty).

  • Walt Disney

    Walt Disney was the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company and a pioneer of the American animation industry.

  • Joahan Vermeer

    Dutch Golden Age painter famous for his exquisite depictions of domestic life.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 15th

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December 15, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 15, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 15, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 15, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lady youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  4. - Love On The Rocks
  5. - Master Blaster (Jammin')

December 15, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 15, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 15, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Super Trouper
  3. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  4. - Stop The Cavalry
  5. - Embarrassment

December 15, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 15, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 15, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Love T.K.O.
  3. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  4. - Keep It Hot
  5. - Lovely One

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December 15, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 15, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Secret Valley

Secret Valley

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Richard Arlen, Virginia Grey, Norman Willis, Russell Hicks

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Island Claws

Island Claws

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Hernan Cardenas

Starring: Robert Lansing, Steve Hanks, Nita Talbot, Jo McDonnell

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Babylon

Babylon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Franco Rosso

Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool

Country: Italy

December 15, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 15, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

December 15, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 15, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Covenant by James A. Michener

The Covenant

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James A. Michener's epic chronicle of South Africa tells the story of adventurers and scoundrels and ministers. It is an epic tale about two continents that have built an empire from vast wilderness.

The Origin by Irving Stone

The Origin

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His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.

The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

The Fifth Horseman

By:

Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, holds New York City hostage in a thriller about terrorist threats. He threatens to set off a hidden nuclear weapon.

The Second Lady by Irving Wallace

The Second Lady

By:

The Second Lady

The Tenth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Tenth Commandment

By:

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author shows that he is "a master of suspense" with this thriller about a covetous clergyman. (The Washington Post). Joshua Bigg is an investigator at a Manhattan law office. He spends most of his time …

December 15, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 15, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

Computer Bismarck

Computer Bismarck

Platform: Apple II and TRS-80[1]

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Sports/Racing/Thoroughbred horse racing/Gambling

Publisher: Mattel

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

Dodge 'Em

Dodge 'Em

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on December 15, 1980?

On December 15, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1980?

On December 15, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 15, 1980?

On December 15, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 15th?

December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
  • 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.

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What happened in 1980?

1980 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
  • Sweden changes order of succession to throne
  • President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics

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What was the calendar for December 1980?

December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1980 calendar looked like.

Monday December 15, 1980